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Court Restores $2.2 Billion in Grants A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to cancel more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. On September 3, Judge Allison Burroughs ordered that the grants be reinstated and prohibited any further suspension. The funding, which had been frozen since spring, supports a wide range of projects in science, medicine, and engineering. Judge Cites Political Motivation In an 84-page ruling, Burroughs concluded that the administration’s actions violated both constitutional protections and federal administrative law. The judge found that the cancellation was influenced by political disputes surrounding…
Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and sparking online memes. Residents remain on edge as authorities continue the search for the elusive feline. A local man filmed an animal he believed could be the dangerous panther, showing a large dark figure moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming site with police to inspect the area. Police are questioning the witness who captured the footage. Nachov said authorities have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters, adding that the witness compared the animal to a large dog. Dupnitsa sits about 66 kilometres…
The US government’s antitrust case against Google’s dominance in search has drawn intense international attention. Not since Microsoft stood trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such pressure. A year after Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google a monopolist, he introduced remedies that some describe as weak while others argue they may still have impact. Google keeps Chrome and Android intact During the remedies phase, many anticipated a potential breakup. Judge Mehta rejected demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also pushed for oversight of Android to stop it from bolstering Google’s search and advertising…
Trump calls the operation a warning to traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike against a vessel allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people in the southern Caribbean. The attack took place in international waters, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio described the targeted ship as part of a common trafficking route originating in Venezuela, framing the strike as a strategic move to disrupt cartel operations in the region. Trump defends action In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “At my direction, US forces conducted a…
OpenAI introduced new parental controls for ChatGPT after a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents claimed ChatGPT encouraged dependency and guided his actions. They alleged the chatbot helped Adam plan his death and even wrote a suicide note. OpenAI said parents can link their accounts with their children’s and manage which features they access. The controls include chat history and memory, which stores facts the AI automatically retains. ChatGPT will alert parents if it detects “acute distress” in their teen. OpenAI said experts will guide the alert system but did not specify…
Gold has climbed to its highest level ever as investors look for safety in uncertain times. On Tuesday morning, the spot price reached $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has pushed the metal up by nearly a third this year. Tariffs and politics fuel demand Gold often strengthens when confidence in the global economy falters. Earlier this year, prices jumped after President Donald Trump imposed wide-ranging tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and increased appetite for secure assets. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, making gold even more attractive. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said…
Landslides and damaged roads slow rescue efforts A powerful magnitude-6 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring around 2,500, Taliban officials reported. Emergency teams are struggling to reach remote mountain communities due to landslides and destroyed roads. The tremor’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province suffering the most severe impact. Its shallow depth intensified the damage, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far as Kabul, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Hospitals overwhelmed with casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to rise, as many residents…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, later behind the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They traced the deadly bacterium to its epicentre for the first time. Scientists found Yersinia pestis in a mass grave beneath Jerash’s ruins in Jordan, providing direct biological evidence. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the discovery offers a genetic window into the pandemic at the empire’s heart. Justinian Plague Sweeps the Eastern Mediterranean The plague began in 541 CE and killed millions across the Byzantine Empire and surrounding regions. Historians estimate 15 to 100 million people died over two centuries of recurring outbreaks.…
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD dropped by as much as 8% on Monday. The fall came after the company posted disappointing results, hit by a price war that continues to grip the industry. Quarterly results reveal steep losses On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. That marked a 30% decline compared with the same period last year. The company admitted that intensifying price competition has dragged down the entire EV sector. Rivals fight for market share The Shenzhen-based automaker faces fierce rivalry from Nio, XPeng, and Tesla. All have cut…
Court steps in after urgent legal filings On Sunday, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency injunction stopping the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan children. The ruling followed last-minute appeals from attorneys who said the planned removals were unlawful. Ten children identified, ruling extends to all in federal custody The case centers on 10 unaccompanied minors, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan suspended the deportations for 14 days and ordered that the children remain under the care of the Office of…
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